Laser light technology can be safely beamed into hair follicles to stop their growth, when performed by an experienced medical practitioner who understands both skin care and laser equipment.
Before the treatment begins, patients’ skin will be cleansed and numbing gel applied to their face. Sun exposure should be minimized by using broad-spectrum sunscreen daily during and prior to therapy sessions.
How Long Does It Take?
Laser hair removal sessions for full face treatments typically last 15-60 minutes, depending on your skin type and area being treated. As there are typically less hairs to target in this instance than when targeting chest or leg hairs, laser treatments for facial areas often go more quickly.
Prior to your treatment beginning, a practitioner will clean the targeted area and may apply a numbing gel or cream to reduce any discomfort. You will be asked to wear goggles and your hair will be covered (shaved if necessary). Once comfortable, the practitioner will press a handheld device against your face and activate the laser; some people have reported feeling similar sensations as a rubber band snapping against their skin or mild sunburn; some practitioners use cooling devices on this handheld device in order to minimize this sensation for their clients.
Laser treatment works by targeting hair follicles with pulses of light to permanently destroy them, which will stop new hair from growing back. After each session, some redness in your skin may persist for hours afterward – similar to the sensation experienced when sunbathing – which may be relieved with cold packs or topical creams.
After treatments have taken effect, hairs that were destroyed will take several days or weeks to fall out and shed from your skin, often appearing lighter in color and finer than before. To achieve maximum effectiveness from treatments it’s essential that you follow pre- and post-treatment instructions given by your technician as they will have specific guidance as to how best to achieve maximum success from them.
With regular upkeep sessions, most patients will see their unwanted facial hair gradually fade away over time. Hormonal changes may cause it to return however; therefore, it is wise to stick to your treatment schedule – generally two to six laser treatment sessions, every four to eight weeks apart are usually sufficient to successfully reduce unwanted hair.
How Much Will It Cost?
Laser hair removal costs vary significantly, depending on your body area, procedure type and physician performing it. Experienced plastic surgeons or dermatologists often charge more for their expertise when selecting cosmetic providers; so be sure to keep this in mind when making a decision.
Laser hair removal treatments typically fall under your own payment, though it’s much more cost-effective than shaving or waxing which can become quite pricey over time. Furthermore, most health insurance policies cover this treatment if performed by an eligible medical provider.
At the outset of laser treatment, the first step should be consulting with a plastic surgeon or dermatologist who is licensed to administer laser therapies. This consultation allows you to ensure safe and effective care so you can achieve optimal results; additionally, this provides you with an opportunity to ask any questions regarding treatment or its process.
Once approved for surgery, the next step should be scheduling treatments. For optimal results, six sessions over an agreed upon time should be scheduled as recommended by your physician. It is also important to avoid sun exposure during pre- and post-treatment weeks while using broad spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen every time you step outside.
At each treatment session, a technician will begin by cleansing and applying numbing gel if necessary to the area to be treated, before activating a laser beam to pulse over unwanted hairs in an area to destroy and prevent future growth. It’s a quick, painless procedure; many compare it to feeling like rubber band snapping against their skin; depending on its size it could take anywhere between 10 minutes and an hour for treatment to complete.
Laser hair removal can be an ideal choice for most people – including both men and women of all ages. From unwanted facial, neck, leg, or arm hair, laser treatments can provide lasting smooth skin that lasts.
What Will Happen During The Procedure?
A laser technician will begin by thoroughly cleansing the area being treated, before applying a numbing gel and covering your eyes with goggles to shield them from the light produced by the laser. They’ll then begin treatment; using laser light beams that penetrate your skin into hair follicles that produce hair growth, heating them up so that their pigment cannot regenerate; finally damaging these follicles so they no longer produce hair growth – usually with only mild discomfort described as feeling like pinpricks on their skin or similar sensations on their skin surface.
As soon as your treatment starts, some hair may begin to shed right away; you might also notice that when they grow back they are finer and lighter in color than they were originally. That is due to hair’s growth/loss cycle being tied in with laser treatments which only target active growth phases of hairs; hence most individuals need multiple rounds before seeing results.
Before your first laser session, it’s essential to avoid direct sunlight and apply broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF 30 or higher in the areas you wish to treat. This will help avoid changes to your skin tone that could impede with laser’s targeting of hair follicles. In addition, avoid waxing, plucking, or shaving in the weeks leading up to your appointment for optimal results.
After receiving treatment, it should take only a few months before you see its full effects; once in place they should remain permanent. Women prone to hormonal fluctuations that trigger new hair growth should plan regular maintenance appointments to stay on top of things.
Are you ready to put down the razor and discover laser hair removal as a permanent solution to facial hair growth? At Bridgetown Aesthetics, our customized laser treatments can address both skin type and goals effectively.
What Will Happen After The Procedure?
Following your laser treatment, the first week following may result in some hair shedding; this is a normal side effect of laser treatment and must not be treated by waxing, plucking or tweezing as this could stimulate further hair regrowth; these hairs will be targeted by laser during your next appointment. You will also be advised to exfoliate regularly the area in question to further stimulate hair follicles into entering their growth phase.
Before beginning their treatment, practitioners will apply a numbing gel to the area before donning protective goggles and initiating laser hair removal treatment. They then use handheld laser device to pass over unwanted hair growth areas using pulses absorbed by pigment from hair, while heat from light damages the follicle and stops its further growth. Overall, the procedure is relatively painless and quick – taking only minutes for small areas on facial structures such as cheekbones.
After your treatment, it is normal to experience redness and swelling for several days post-procedure. If your skin is particularly sensitive, an oral antihistamine might help alleviate discomfort. You should also avoid direct sunlight whenever possible and wear broad spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen to protect yourself.
If you are considering laser hair removal, make sure that the practitioner is medically qualified and registered with a recognized professional body so they have undergone proper training and are adequately insured. Avoid purchasing at-home laser devices as these may not meet medical equipment regulations.
If the results meet your expectations, regular treatment sessions will need to be scheduled according to your hair cycle and desired outcome. While individual needs vary, most individuals need six or eight sessions in total before their desired outcomes can be achieved. Once your full course has been completed, expect up to 90% less facial hair. Following that, touch-up appointments once or twice annually may be needed in order to maintain an untidy-looking smooth appearance.
